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[Chip & Kaylah]

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Weather and wildlifeOver one million tourists annually explore Milford Sound. Many go by boat or plane. And one winding road leads to it, so people can walk or drive in. No matter how they come, everyone wants a chance to see the wildlife and stunningscenery[ general look of area].With more than 182 days of rain yearly, the sound is one of the world’s wettest places. Yet the rain adds to the beauty by causing waterfalls to spring up throughout the fiord.Visitors can see seals sunning themselves everywhere along the sound. The fiord is home to the New Zealand Fur Seal. One of New Zealand’s rarest penguins, the Fiordland crested penguin can also be spotted. Tourists also come to see famous Mitre Peak, with its steep cliffs rising 1,692 meters. One survey named Milford Sound the world’s top travel destination. And author Rudyard Kipling once called it 「the eighth wonder of the world.」 It’s no surprise then that Milford Sound is a finalist in the New7Wonders of Nature contest.

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In 1812, when Captain John Grono ventured into Milford Sound’s narrow entrance, he was greeted by a vision of matchless natural beauty. Soon after, European seal hunters and fisherman began arriving. It took another 100 years, though, before the flocks of tourists appeared. In 1954, the Homer Tunnel opened, making Milford Sound accessible by automobile. Before that, the sound was only accessible by boat, plane, or foot.

[Rachel& Ken]

@R: Hey, Ken.K: Oh. Hi, Rachel.R: I see you still looking at that book show(brochure) about Mount Washington.K: You know. The more I look at it, the more I want to go. The pictures in the book show(brochure) sure look invitingR: Well, I love Mount Washington. You should definitely go.K: Well. According to the book show(brochure), one can take a senior group(the scenic route up)a winding road.R: (Laughter) Ken, it’s a winding road.K: A winding road! But w-i-n-d is pronounced /wɪnd/.R: We (Well),now use it(not when it is used) as a verb. To wind means to move in a curving course. A river may wind though forests and a road that winds up the mountain is a winding road.K: Oh. Like in the old days, people had to wind their watches and clocks.R: You got it. At the end of a long day, I’d like to keep (kick) back, listen to music and unwind. K: Unwind? Oh, it is like losing(lossening) the tension or something?R: That’s the idea.K: Hey, Rachel, The book show(brochure) also says you may get winded at the top of the mountain, because the air is so thin.R: Ken. (Laughter) In that usage, you should pronounce it /wɪndɪd/. You might get winded after some vigorous exercise. K: Winded! R: Right. If you feel winded, you might be panting and out of breath. K: Oh. English is so difficult sometimes.R: Well. Don’t like me to take the wind out of yourself. Keep try and you’ll master it in no time.K: OK.=============================Wind /waɪnd/ (v)1.蜿蜒,曲折 winding road 蜿蜒的道路2.上緊發條, unwind (解開,鬆開)

Wind /wɪnd/ (v,n)1.氣息,呼吸 feel winded============================

[Liz]

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The opening of the Homer Tunnel in 1954 made it possible to reach the fiord by car.to make something possibleThe invention of scuba gear made it possible for people to stay under water for a very long time.The charitable foundation’s donations made it possible for poor children to attend school.

[Michelle]

@scenery (n) 風景,景色

The scenery along the beach is breathtaking.

沿海的景色美到令人屏息。

Switzerland is famous for its beautiful scenery.

瑞士以它美麗的風景聞名。

@scene (n) 場景,現場

The crime scene is located on the 11th floors.

犯罪現場位於11樓。

@spring up 迅速長出,迅速出現

Weeds sprang up everywhere in our backyard when we were on vacation.

我們出去度假的時候，院子裡的雜草叢生。

Last spring, it seemed like gourmet restaurants were springing up everywhere in the area.

去年春天，美食餐廳似乎在這個區域到處地快速出現。

@destination (n) 目的地,終點

The final destination of this bus is Chicago.

這個巴士的最後終點站是芝加哥。

Napa Valley is one of the hottest vacation destinations in California.